Being OKAY is About Slowing Down
the tool is a gentle creative return to yourself - something that feels good
it helps to make sense of life & to connect to yourself again
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​​There's real science-based benefits to going analogue ​
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it feels more natural, soothing & therapeutic
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it allows for emotions to flow with ease
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it relaxes the brain deep enough to feel joy
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it gives you a low-effort thing to do that isn't work
and its an alternative little pleasure without nasty side effects
creating without an outcome is like having a place to call home
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O - Optimized
K - Knowledge
A - About
Y - Yourself
"Taking time for myself with allies & Tanya is both a challenge and wonderful! I love the flow & colours on the paper with watercolours. It will often 'puddle' to my surprize.
I enjoy these practices before the evening dinner or when needing time out.
The different mediums can at times feel confusing, yet it is still a growing in the skills. My biggest challenge perhaps was not starting when classes first began. I am still finding my playing OKAY!"
- Fee
"I love everything about how Tanya shares the mindfulness practices. Her classes are lively, interesting and very relaxing. And I don't need to take anything, it is all provided for me and ready when I get there.
I can unwind my mind, dispel frustrations and release the build up of emotions too. Thanks for being you."
- Love ya, xo Jane H.
"Stress went away gradually and the old habits were replaced with my long lost hobbies."
- Kitten Mum
It was the playfulness of colour that awakened my emotions and gave way to an expressive side I have not seen in years. It felt so natural, strong, and in harmony with something peaceful."
- Tara Lovejoy​​​
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PJ, one of our community leaders shared her journey:
"I started with Tanya to learn how to use watercolours. My colour experience were in fabric, embroidery and quilting. I got to understand how colour flowed, how it related to my personality and emotions.
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She helped me find talents I did not know I had as she took me into mindful practices to create journals and diaries to express my inner self. Learning to paint and create pictures, fantasy animals, colour palettes, and abstracts. All her videos feel like the best course of action I have ever taken as each individual aspect worked under the same intentions but expectations and results were all individual."​​​
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Susan Barnard loves everything!
"For me it's the video sessions, the extra downloads & love letters that helped me the most!"
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A sweet note from Tanya:​
Dear Creative Heart,
Everything you'll need to start is laid out for you in the Open Studio Sessions,
each with little messages to incorporate & practice as life continues to happen
all around you - just breathe my friend, you are not alone in this space
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Our online community loves this!​
Rebecca Holiday said:
"Tanya has a simplified methods to incorporate creative mindfulness she refers to as pleasure goals!
I love sketching and its great knowing I can call it a goal."
Mel Kindle shared this in her email
"...I was so surpised to learn that I didn't need any experience in any creative fields to benefit from the creative mindful practices you teach Tanya. I could see everything clearly as you showed me everything as I progressed.
And my favourite part was Tanya's gently guidance." ​​
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Sometimes we don't need answers,
we need a way to begin again
Why showing up for yourself matters
🌸"I have no more blank page fears..." - Bianca
We know all about staring at the "blank page phenomenon". We'll always guide you so nothing feels too hard to try or too intimidating to continue. You'll have printable resource every month & these journals become your companion documents to help you play along, even if you've never used sketchbooks or watercolours before​
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🌸"The only place where I get real tutorials in real time." - Gail Hill
I'll show you my sketchbook pages in full view video tutorials before every exercise. There are audio guides to use when you go through the 21-days of mindfulness. Relaxing meditations, visuals for clarity & every example image you receive can be used as collage in your sketchbooks, journals & as part of your creative play
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🌸"I'm quiet, that OK with our community, I'm still feeling supported." Anne
Gentle guidance allows you to discover yourself in full expression of what you are able to do. We like to support you where you are in every process without pressure to complete any of the practices. Simply having fun with no end result or comparison to others work. The transformations that happen for you are encouraged through the pages you create on your monthly journeys, although everyone's journey will look completely different
Start where you are! I'll be there, dedicated to guide you while you grow
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Why small practices help?
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its a one of a kind self-care tool
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it doesn't take time away from anything else
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it's a softer, kinder way to become a little creative
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it can be started at any time, anywhere
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it's a way to make space for yourself
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it's a great stress releaser to erase worries
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it's nice to document life
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or to just have it as a hobby​
"I started feeling less frustrated as my brain felt in balance."
- Mandy Archer​​
"I experienced more connection to myself while becoming curious about my needs."
- Debra Canning
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"Most of my life I thought nothing could help me relax after work. But these practices really gave me much needed time to reflect on what I could do to relax."
- Angela McDonald
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"Most of my life I thought nothing could help me relax after work. But these practices really gave me much needed time to reflect on what I could do to relax."
- Caroline Wright
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"With a revitalized mind, a renewed sense of belonging, and a shift in mindset Tanya helped me overcome so many things that used to hold me back. Selfmastery will give you a whole new outlook on life and you will develop creative habits to uplift your lifestyle. It really is the perfect place to connect to yourself and release stress."
- Belle Stewart
What to Expect
the Open Studio Sessions is the best place to start ​​
a creative mindful journey as a practice
come for relaxation - a break - a return to yourself​​​
Want to ask me something first...
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